Magazine Moto Journal #492 Special Italy 1981 Vintage Old Paris-Dakar Retro

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Description

Vintage magazine, this is an original copy of "Moto Journal", issue 492, published on Wednesday, January 7, 1981. The visible cover features a typical early 80s design, with the "MOTO JOURNAL" logo in red and white on a black background, accompanied by white lettering. The background features the colors of the Italian flag (green, white, and red) across the entire surface, with a stylized illustration of a character wearing a black suit and holding a helmet, surmounted by an emblem, in the center.

Several inscriptions are clearly legible on the cover: "SPECIAL ITALIE" (Special Italy), "PARIS-DAKAR", "SUPER CONCOURS 3ème QUESTION" (Super Contest 3rd Question), as well as a red box in the upper right corner indicating "ESSAI 1200 TS LAVERDA" (1200 TS Laverda Test). There is also the mention "Visite au musée MV, tout sur la production et la compétition" (Visit to the MV museum, all about production and competition) under the central illustration. This issue highlights the Italian and international motorcycle news of the time, with a particular focus on brands and competitions from the peninsula.

The magazine is photographed standing on a wooden table, in an environment bathed in natural light, highlighting the patina of the cover. There is slight wear and tear, typical of old magazines: slightly marked corners, handling marks, and small surface marks, without tears or visible missing parts on the front. The colors remain well preserved, with a slight fading due to age.

The edition bears the explicit reference "N°492 7F" and the date "7 JANVIER 1981" (January 7, 1981) in the left margin. The visual highlights the presence of special features, technical articles, and a contest, elements sought after by readers and enthusiasts of specialized motorcycle press.

This vintage magazine is a faithful testament to the motorcycle world of the early 80s, both in its graphic design and its themes (tests, news, national features, international competitions, contests).

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Visible signs of wear and tear on the cover (corners, handling marks) but complete and colors preserved on the front.

Did you know? Moto Journal, founded in 1971, is one of the most influential motorcycle magazines in France. It accompanied the rise of road and competition motorcycles in the 70s and 80s, and still offers tests, technical features, and reports on international motorcycle news today.

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